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As soon as I saw this easy, healthy slow cooker recipe I knew I was looking at a winner. I was right. And it’s so simple too…
Lean pork simmered in tomatoes, Italian spices and Parmesan until fork tender.
Did I mention that the sauce is absolutely delectable?
Recipe Notes
What makes this Italian Slow Cooker Pork Roast a winner?
Let’s see….
It’s healthy and Weight Watchers friendly, with only 1 Point per serving.
It’s really easy. Fix-it and Forget-it easy. And it smells amazing.
It’s delicious and family-friendly. At least it was with my family.
Serving Suggestions
Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles with a side of broccoli or green beans or salad.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Slow Cooker Italian Pork Roast?
According to my calculations, each serving (3 ounces pork with 1/2 cup sauce) has 130 calories and 1 WW Point.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
3 SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Variations
Instead of Pork Roast – substitute lean pork chops, beef roast, or chicken thighs (I like boneless, skinless)
More Vegetables – onions, peppers and mushrooms would all be tasty
Vegetarian – substitute white beans, garbanzo beans or lentils for the pork
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Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean boneless pork roast (sirloin or tenderloin)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (substitute 3 to 4 cloves fresh minced garlic if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4 to 5-Quart
- Place the pork in the slow cooker.
- Combine the tomatoes, cheese, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper and pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is fork tender.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 3 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Favorite Variations:
- Instead of Pork Roast – substitute lean pork chops, beef roast, or chicken thighs (I like boneless, skinless)
- More Vegetables – onions, peppers and mushrooms would all be tasty
- Vegetarian – substitute white beans, garbanzo beans or lentils for the pork
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: adapted from New Leaf Wellness
Here’s a video from AllRecipes showing a similar recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Chops Cacciatore which also looks delicious:
More Weight Watchers Pork Recipes:
- Italian Pulled Pork for Instant Pot – Slow Cooker – Stovetop (SkinnyTaste)
- Italian Slow Cooker Pork and White Beans (Simple-Nourished-Living)
- Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop (Slender Kitchen)
- Italian Slow Cooker Pork & White Bean Stew (Simple-Nourished-Living)
- Baked Stuffed Pork Chops with Prosciutto & Mozzarella (SkinnyTaste)
- Slow Cooker Balsamic Braised Beef (Simple-Nourished-Living)
- The Best Weight Watchers Crock Pot Pork Recipes
Will the dish be affected if cooked in a 6 qt slow cooker? I see that it calls for a 4 qt, ideally.
Hi Gena, It should be fine, but may cook a little faster due to the greater surface area. Hope this helps. ~Martha